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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,152.60, 349,901.70 and 154,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,152.60, 349,901.70 and 154,240.60 is: 231,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,152.60 : 349,901.70 = 154,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,152.60/349,901.70 = 154,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,152.60x = 349,901.70 × 154,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,152.60x = 53,969,048,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969,048,149.02/233,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,475.21

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